1977 12 202643
:CITY OF MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR SESSION December 20, 1977
CITY HALL -COUNCIL ROOM 8 p.m.
Members present:Don Swanson,Bill Moe,Eric Skaug,Bob Hill,Jim Barney,and
Kent Jones Absent:Norm Johnson
The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Don Swanson.
Mr.Hill moved that the minutes of the meeting of December 13 be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr. Jones, and passed unanimously.
I.CITIZEN INPUT
None
II.CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Jones moved that the following items on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1.Resolution -Accepting Quit Claim Deed -Assembly of God Church - A deed for /QVQ
that portion of Madison Avenue adjacent to the Assembly of God Church property.
2.Final Plat -Lloyd Plat -approved //J?^
3.Consideration of Bids -Reservoir #4 -Bid awarded to Welk Brothers Metal //3*S~
Products for $485,742.77
seconded by Mr. Skaug, and passed unanimously.
III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
No others
IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -ADOPTING 1978 BUDGET
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A letter from R. C.Bierma,Finance Director,was read which presented the 1978
Budget in the amount of $8,463,581 for final approval.
The ordinance adopting the Budget for the City of Moses Lake, Washington, for the
year of 1978 was read by title only.
Mr. Moe moved that the ordinance be adopted on the first reading,seconded by Mr.
Jones,and passed with Mr.Hill abstaining from voting for that portion of the budget
concerning the telephone equipment.
ORDINANCE -AMENDING 1977 BUDGET -EVERGREEN EXCAVATING -SECOND READING /OS/0
A letter from R.C.Bierma,Finance Director,was read which presented an ordinance
amending the 1977 budget to appropriate funds to pay the out-of-court settlement
of a law suit against the city by Evergreen Excavating Company.
The ordinance amending the 1977 Budget to provide appropriations in the Sewer Fund
for settlement of damage claim by Evergreen Excavating Company was read by title
only.
Mr.Hill moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 December 20,1977
ORDINANCE -UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION -SECOND READING
p A letter from R. C. Bierma, Finance Director, was read which presented an ordinance
establishing a cumulative reserve fund to implement the intent of the 1978 Budget
regarding federal and state mandated Unemployment Compensation Insurance Programs
effective January 1,1978.
The ordinance establishing a Cumulative Reserve Fund for the purpose of providing
Unemployment Compensation Insurance Benefits was read by title only.
Mr.Skaug moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by
Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION -ESTABLISHING MADISON AVENUE LID
A letter from Jerry Fay,Public Works Director,was read which presented a resolution
establishing an LID for Madison Avenue.
The resolution of the City Council of the City of Moses Lake declaring its intention
to improve the area on Madison Avenue between Nelson Road and Brown Street by grading,
graveling,constructing and installing curbs, sidewalks,sewer side laterals,asphalt
concrete pavement and storm drainage and to create a Local Improvement District to
assess the cost and expense of said improvements against properties in such district
specially benefited thereby, and notifying all persons who may object to said improve
ment to appear and present their objections at a regular meeting of the City Council
to be held on January 24,1978 was read by title only.
Mr. Jones moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Mr. Hill, and passed
with Mr.Swanson abstaining because he owns property on Madison Avenue.
VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS
None
VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
None
VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES -REMODEL CITY HALL
'\^T Chester L.Waggener,City Manager,stated that the architects would evaluate the
*mechanical,electrical,and structural needs for the remodeling of City Hall.
He further stated that the architects propose to do this work on an hourly rate
not to exceed a total figure of $1,500 without prior Council approval.
Mr.Jones moved that Mr.Waggener be authorized to engage the firm of Walker,McGough,
Foltz,Lyerla as the architectural firm to supply plans for the remodeling of City
Hall,seconded by Mr. Barney, and passed unanimously.
MUNICIPAL INSURANCE
Dr.Jim Wickman,Associate Professor of Risk and Insurance,at the University of
Washington,stated that he had reviewed the proposals from Korach &Canfield,Fred
S.James,and Rogers &Norman and they are very close to each other in the types
and amounts of insurance coverage recommended.
After summarizing each proposal for the Council,he stated that he would recommend J
the City of Moses Lake retain the firm of Rogers and Norman as its insurance
carrier.
There was some discussion by the Council on the different proposals and amounts
presented.
Mr.Barney moved that the firm of Rogers and Norman be awarded the insurance
coverage for the city,seconded by Mr.Jones,and passed unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None
X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
December 20,1977
ELECTED OFFICIALS STATEMENTS
R. C. Bierma,City Clerk,delivered to the Council the forms for Elected and State
Appointed Officials Statements of Financial Affairs (PDC Forms F-1 and F-IA)and
stated they must be filled out and sent to the Public Disclosure Commission after
January 1.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Donald^E.Swanson,Mayor
ATTEST:
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R. C.Bierma,City Clerk
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